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3.9
68 Reviews (68)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
78.0%
Recommend this course
52 out of 68 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.0
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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Course Highlights
The well-marked layout and thoughtfully designed course make navigation intuitive and the round genuinely enjoyable. Attentive staff from check-in through checkout, combined with strong amenities, consistently deliver standout value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6655 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.1

The Lakes at Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course that opened in 1991. The golf course is set in a prime location on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, boasting a long expanse of pristine coastline on the glittering Caribbean Sea.

The Lakes at Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course, designed by architect Juan Manuel Gordillo, borders a picturesque lake and winds through lush tropical vegetation, providing inspiring views at every hole. It is a combination of holes bordered by thick vegetation and others completely open.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum
Greens Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (2010) P. B. Dye (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collar shirts with sleeves, shorts must be walking length only. No swimming trunks, tennis shorts, cut-offs, jogging or gym attire will be allowed. Absolutely no denim (blue) jeans, zubas, warm- ups, or sweat pants.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Lockers
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Reviews

3.9
68 Reviews (68)
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Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Book thru Golf now with a hot deal, show up early and they will let you start before your actual time. No Marshal they just load you in the cart and set you loose.

Putting and chipping area was very spacious and nice, exactly like the course conditions.

Driving range was basic, odd shaped balls and hitting off dirt.

Course: very beautiful, picturesque on every hole. Feels like you’re in Jurassic park. Layout was a lot of fun and challenging.

Wind picked up in the afternoon so made some shots difficult.

Staff was very friendly and you get free beer. They clean your clubs at the end.

Overall would recommend this place for some fun resort golf, not very crowded, slow greens but very beautiful course all around. If I ever travel back to the area I’ll play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

This will not be a good review but it will be honest.

Let’s start at the beginning, security made it very difficult for us to get on the resort grounds. There was no bag drop off, the starter was a long walk from the pro shop and the walk went through the hotel breakfast area. The starter gave us 4 bottles of water in a cooler filled with ice for 2 golfers, we were told the bar cart would provide us with water, soft drinks and beer included in the price of the green fee, we saw him once during the entire round. The fairways were in terrible shape with patches of crab grass everywhere, the greens were patched and very ugly making it very difficult to putt. If the grounds crew would spend more time maintaining the grounds and blowing the leaves off the greens instead of trying to sell us golf balls maybe this course would be nicer. This course charges $111 US and it is no way near what it is worth. I will never play here again nor will I recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Although it rained heavily just before our round, the course was not very wet, so we were happy that the course was a little softer. Turned out to be a nice day and the golf was fantastic.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An amazing experience,

From checkin, starter, beverage cart, to checking out. I loved the layout, course directions were well marked from Every Green to tee. Club Pro David joined me on the Back nine, that helped as I just followed his on lay of the land. Will 100% when I am back in Bavaro

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

N

Driving range condition very poor, range balls needed replacing years ago. Tees in fair to poor condition. , greens slow and shaggy.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in repair

The front nine was terrible.

Back nine was in better condition.

Holo 19 restaurant was the best part of the day.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Technical

I think 3/18 holes were over the water shots with minimal room for forgiveness and on a windy day this course can be frustrating to play. Beautiful course, well maintained. Pace of play, I don’t think anyone monitors it in the Dominican. Beautiful facilities. Pricey, but well priced for the Dominican. Not the friendliest staff, but have everything you could need.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a golf course for enjoy your day

very nice view, nice lay out, not for beginner

if very nice trac !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

It's my first time play the course. The layout is very good. The fairway is well maintained. The greens have some blemish. Several of them need repairs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

They need to find a wsy to grow Grass on the greens

Golf bal on the range are do bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice experience, poor conditions

Course had a nice layout. That said everything else was meh. Fairways were long and bumpy. Bunkers full of rock and the sand was like concrete , greens were 50% dead and the pro shop was overpriced (70$ USD for a box of pinnacles).

It is a vacation course, so I expect good conditions for the price, regular price 150$. Range had no balls, carts were rusty and didn’t appear safe.

Some nice holes and cool layout, albeit easier layout than I’m used to. But unplayable bunkers and dead greens don’t make it golf focused.

Lower your expectations.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very bad condition fairway and specially the green

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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